Prop Styling / Studio Assistant Job at Dotdash Meredith in Des Moines

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This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with People Inc. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.

Assignment Details

16-32 hours a week, average.
Start date: 10/01/2025.
End date: 6 months with potential to extend.
Hourly Rate: $18-20/hour.
Location: On-site. Des Moines, IA - US.

Position Overview

The Prop Styling/Studio Assistant will help maintain general organization of the prop room, and support the Prop Manager and all members of the propping team in the Des Moines Content Studios. The Prop Styling/Studio Assistant will need to take direction from a variety of team members to help keep up the pace on home and food shoots in the studio. This role will play a critical part in maintaining the inventory and organization of the prop room to ensure it remains a valuable and functional resource for everyone working in the Des Moines Content Studios. The position may also work as an assistant to our team of photographers as needed. The candidate should have a growth mindset and may be asked to perform prop pulling and styling services when appropriate. A flexible schedule is required as the studio needs vary.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior and Associate Prop Stylists with photo and video shoot prep, execution, and clean up. This includes running errands, researching props, and assembling/lifting furniture and other prop items.
• Maintain the general cleanliness and organization of the prop resource.
• Assist Photographers on photo shoots.
• Pull props for digital shoots under close supervision of the Prop Stylists and Prop Manager.

Qualifications / Skills

• Entry-level mindset; a team player with an interest in a career in props and prop styling.
• Design, fine arts, or other creative education preferred, can be waived depending on experience.
• Can-do attitude; willing to work on any job no matter how messy or tedious.
• Problem solving; able to navigate an uncharted course and come up with creative solutions.
• Multi-tasking; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear communication with teammates and clients; resilient and able to receive constructive criticism.
• Flexible; able to support multiple brands with different aesthetics and pivot between projects.
• Proficient in Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and file expense reports.
• Applicants who share links of recent work (personal social, business, or portfolio) will be prioritized.

About the Employer

People Inc. is the largest print and digital publisher in America. Nearly 200 million people trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Our brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Allrecipes, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, and Southern Living.

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Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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